Come along to our mighty Earth Day family fun day – play games, see art, create and have fun, whilst discovering just how powerful our planet can be!
Join in with family-friendly activities, try biking and scooting, see work created by local schools in celebration of The Power of Water, and see how this year’s Earth Day theme Our Power, Our Planet connects to our town of Rochdale.
What’s on:
Resilient Roch
A fun and interactive stall showcasing the Resilient Roch project—a council-led climate resilience initiative focused on reducing flood risk and improving home energy efficiency. Kids can enjoy engaging activities that teach them about saving water and energy.
Local Studies Touchstones
Discover the rich history of our local environment with materials on rivers, wind turbines, and water power.
Learning Through Nature
Try your hand at Kokedama, the Japanese art of making beautiful moss ball planters.
M6 Theatre – The Storm Film & Activity
Experience The Storm, a powerful film set in the year 2050, where climate change has drastically reshaped the world. Join Frankie and her family as they navigate unpredictable weather and resource shortages. Accompanying activities will spark discussions and deepen understanding of the Climate Emergency.
Touchstones Collections
Explore a Mini Museum featuring fascinating historical objects from the collection.
Active Travel Rochdale
Encouraging sustainable travel with:
- Balance bikes & scooters
- Second-hand bike sale
Pioneers Museum
In partnership with the Co-op Group, this stall highlights food waste reduction and sustainable practices.
Town Hall – Family-Friendly Arts & Crafts
Get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities for all ages.
Creative Learning Touchstones
- Printmaking Activity – Unleash your creativity with this interactive printmaking workshop.
- Early Years Sensory Play & Salt Art – A cosy, engaging space for babies and toddlers featuring sensory mats, water toys, cuddly toys, and board books. Toddlers can also enjoy a salt art messy play activity.
Environmental Management – Make Your Own Seed Bombs
Help green your surroundings by crafting seed bombs to take home and plant.
Spin the Wheel with Rochdale Borough Council
Visit the Policy, Performance & Improvement Team stand for a fun, interactive activity! Spin the wheel and discover more about the council’s renewable energy projects and sustainability efforts.
Petrus Charity – Information Stall & Planting Activity
Visit the stall to learn about Petrus who provide residential and day support for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, offering a safe space to develop skills, build independence, and create positive change.
Rochdale Science Initiative
Rochdale Science Initiative will be bringing an exciting Recycling Adventure with hands-on activities, including:
Jellyfish Creations – Turn recycled plastic bottles into beautiful sea creatures
Microplastics Under the Microscope – Discover the tiny world of plastic pollution
Recycled Rocket Launch – Make and launch rockets from film canisters
Upcycled E-Waste Instruments – Explore music made from repurposed electronics
Walk the Plank
Meet Walk the Plank’s majestic Magpie, The Collector.
Clever and curious, The Collector stands tall and proud, adorned with a patchwork of vibrant fabrics and textures. Mounted on a custom bicycle, ensuring they can reach every nook and cranny, The Collector and it’s whimsical and wonderful puppeteer is ready to play and show off all its hidden treasures.
Come and discover what shiny objects that this mobile Magpie has collected on its journeys, hoarded within its nest.
